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Solutions with no manual contact /
HYGIENE AND CONTROLLING 90% WATER
BACTERIAL PROLIFERATION AND ENERGY SAVINGS
Opens/closes automatically, Water savings
with no manual contact Compared to conventional mixers and taps,
DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps are operated DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps can offer
by active infrared detection. maximum water savings. They ensure the manager’s
Flow opens when the detector senses hands water bills can be reduced whilst preserving user
and shuts off automatically when hands are removed comfort. Hygiene and controlling
from the detection zone. • Automatic shut-off and split delivery bacterial proliferation
No manual contact prevents the spread of germs The mixer or tap shuts off automatically when hands
by hand� are removed from the detection zone�
This removes the risk of waste through negligence.
Anti-bacterial duty flush programme The anti-blocking security activates to prevent
If a mixer or tap is not used for prolonged periods the mixer or tap from flowing continuously.
of time, water stagnates in the pipework, which The flow time is reduced to the necessary minimum
favours the development of bacteria (e.g. isolated (wetting, rinsing).
points-of-use, facilities closed during holidays, etc.). • Flow rate regulated at 3 lpm
DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps have a duty DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps are regulated
flush programme. at 3 lpm� The flow rate remains constant regardless
An automatic flush takes place for approximately of pressure variations in the system. The flow rate Reduced-stagnation
60 seconds every 24 hours after the last use can be adjusted from 1.5 to 6 lpm. solenoid valve
(programmable on some models).
Energy savings
Reduced-stagnation solenoid valve The electronic mixers and taps do not require much
Most solenoid valves are fitted with a rubber membrane energy to operate. DELABIE has chosen infrared
behind which water stagnates and is not renewed. active pulse technology, a low-power consumption
This can lead to bacterial proliferation. solution�
DELABIE has developed a technology without The infrared beam is emitted intermittently, saving
a membrane (patented system). energy while ensuring effective detection.
With this piston-operated solenoid valve, water Battery-operated models have an average lifespan of
is drained and renewed with every use which reduces 350,000 cycles (i.e. 3 to 6 years) depending
niches where bacteria can develop� on the frequency of use. No manual contact
The solenoid valve's self-cleaning system The Lithium batteries are widely available, affordable
with a calibrated groove reduces the build-up of dirt. and recyclable. Conventional DELABIE
Furthermore, its slow closure eliminates water-hammer. mixer mixer
The significant hot water savings provided 9 lpm 3 lpm
by DELABIE’s mixers and taps also result in energy 0% 90%
Hygienic flow straightener savings.
Unlike conventional aerators, DELABIE’s flow
®
straighteners are specially made from Hostaform , Environmental labels
a material that is highly scale-resistant The water and energy saving performance
(build-up of scale is 10 times slower). of DELABIE’s electronic mixers and taps means that
They minimise water retention and the build-up of dirt, the buildings achieve the highest performance
and prevent the spread of germs�
standards for international rating schemes such
as LEED, BREEAM, HQE or ESTIDAMA.
PEX flexible hoses
These flexible hoses will withstand the thermal
and chemical shocks undertaken in public 6.3L 0.6L
and commercial buildings for preventative or curative
treatments against the development of bacteria. 42 sec. 12 sec.
Pathogen-free mixers and taps Water savings per use
DELABIE guarantees that its mixers and taps COMPARISONS OF WATER CONSUMPTION
will be delivered free from pathogenic bacteria. Comparison between a conventional mixer and a DELABIE electronic mixer
Water
Flow rate Wetting Soaping Rinsing
consumption
6.3L
5 sec. 30 sec. 7 sec.
9L 42 sec.
0.6L
5 sec. 7 sec.
3L
12 sec.
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